Lead RN Pre-OP / PACU

Company: St. Peters Ambulatory Surgery Center
Location: Saint Peters
Posted on: January 21, 2023

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: Lead -Pre-Operative Registered Nurse -
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: -
Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in an ambulatory surgical setting. - Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician's orders and center's policies. - Monitors and controls use of and charging for supplies utilized in the center. - Communicate the needs of the department to leadership and help coordinate the daily operational tasks. -
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: - Supervisor of Clinical Services -
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

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• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  
• Current Registered Nurse License
  
• Current American Heart Assn. BLS and ACLS certifications -
  
  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -
  
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  • Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for the pre-operative patient
    
  • Records and reports to appropriate persons all symptoms, reactions, abnormalities and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions of the patients
    
  • Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physician.
    
  • Cares and discharges pre-operative patients according to facility policies.
    
  • Reviews the pre-operative patient's chart for accuracy and completeness
    
  • Ascertains surgical consent is completed accurately, comparing it to the physician's order and O.R. schedule
    
  • Ascertains all pre-operative (lab work, chest x-ray, EKG, H&P) work up, if applicable is in the chart and reports abnormal findings to the anesthesiologist and/or surgeon prior to the scheduled day of surgery
    
  • Reports pertinent pre-operative information to the O.R. nurse
    
  • Obtains and labels personal belongings bag and assists patient in proper O.R. dress attire
    
  • Registration form and pre-operative worksheet
    
  • Administers pre-operative sedation
    
  • An order always precedes the administration of medication
    
  • Allergies questioned prior to administration of medication
    
  • Intended action and side effects to medications are known
    
  • Medication is documented on Pre-Operative worksheet including does time, and method of administration
    
  • Functions independently in emergency situations
    
  • Displays proficiency in nursing skills with emergency situations
    
  • Able to make logical and quick decisions based on sound judgment
    
  • Maintain patient and employee privacy and confidential information provided psychological support to patients and/or families
    
  • Maintains rapport with physicians and medical departments which provide services to complete to pre-operative work up i.e. (reference lab, outside radiology services)
    
  • Maintains competence through continuing education
    
  • Meets requirements for CEU re-licensure
    
  • Attends all facility in-services
    
  • Assists in orientation of new employees as directed
    
  • Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment
    
  • Reports and labels any malfunctioning or broken equipment
    
  • Works within the established facility and departmental safety guidelines
    
  • Performs other duties as assigned -
    
    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
    
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    • Knowledge of healthcare products, stock rotation procedures, storage systems, inventory supplements, preference card management and credit.
      
    • Knowledge of medical terminology as related to healthcare products.
      
    • Knowledge of inventory control procedures.
      
    • Hands-on, a -self-starter with the ability to multi-task, be detailed oriented and possess superior organization and communication skills.
      
    • Must be able to handle a large volume of detailed work accurately.
      
    • Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
      
    • Must have superior leadership, communication and organizational skills. -
      
    • Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, and handle all supplies. -
      
    • Must have a strong ability to interact with co-workers, vendors, and management on a regular basis -and in a pleasant and efficient manner.
      
    • Ability to perform simple mathematical functions.
      
    • Ability to perform data entry procedures and both equipment and supply tracking. -
      
      PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: - Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. -
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      ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: - Normal busy office environment with much telephone work. Occasional evening or weekend work.
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      This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. - Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.Licenses & CertificationsRequired
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